Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Data centers are a special business format that combines the attributes of "real estate" and "electricity." The real - estate attribute features heavy assets, long - cycles, and crucial location selection, while the electricity attribute requires sufficient, stable, and cost - controllable power as a core competitiveness [8]. - The domestic data center market investment has returned to rationality. The market is moving towards a new supply - demand balance driven by AI. The two listed domestic data center REITs show high - quality characteristics, and their valuations are within a reasonable range [8]. - In overseas mature markets, data center REITs are regarded as high - value core assets. They have high returns and are favored by institutional investors [8]. Summary According to the Table of Contents Data Center Industry Panorama - **Business Model**: Data centers are a special business format integrating "real estate" and "electricity." The real - estate attribute involves heavy - asset investment and important location selection. The electricity attribute emphasizes the need for sufficient, stable, and cost - controllable power due to increasing energy consumption and strict PUE regulations [14][19]. - **Development Stages**: The data center industry has gone through four stages: network center, IT center, cloud center, and computing power center. Currently, the demand for intelligent computing power is growing significantly [24]. - **Competition Pattern**: The Chinese data center market has three main types of participants: basic telecom operators, third - party data center operators, and self - built data centers by Internet companies. The industry is showing a trend of resource concentration towards leading operators [27]. - **Supply - Demand Relationship**: On the demand side, the downstream customer structure is stable, and cloud providers' capital expenditure is increasing. On the supply side, new investment is slowing down, and the structure is being optimized. The industry is expected to achieve a supply - demand balance in the future [31]. Domestic Data Center REITs Deep Analysis - **Revenue and Cost**: Data center REITs' revenue comes from server hosting and related services, including retail and wholesale business models. The core operating indicators are the signing rate and the rack - up rate. The operating costs mainly include energy, operation and maintenance, capital expenditure, taxes, and insurance [36]. - **Comparison of Two REITs**: Both are located in the core metropolitan areas around first - tier cities, with a wholesale business model, high signing and rack - up rates, long - term contracts, and leading PUE values. However, there are differences in power - cost inclusion, rack power, project valuation, etc. [41]. Domestic and International Valuation Perspective - **EV/EBITDA Multiple**: For data center REITs, EV/EBITDA is a key indicator. The 2026 predicted EV/EBITDA multiples of the two domestic REITs are both 13.6 times, which is attractive for assets with long - term stable contracts [45]. - **Capitalization Rate Method**: The capitalization rate reflects the real investment return of real estate. The 2026 predicted capitalization rates of the two domestic REITs are within the reasonable range expected by the market for high - quality data center assets in the Beijing and Shanghai regions [52]. - **Cash Distribution Rate**: The cash distribution rates of the two domestic data center REITs in 2026 are 6.42% and 6.20% respectively, significantly higher than most other types of C - REITs. Considering their growth potential, they are more attractive [55]. - **Overseas Market Analysis**: In the US market, data center REITs are core assets, with high market value and return rates, and are favored by institutional investors. The EV/EBITDA multiples of four representative overseas data center companies are all above 20x [67][69].

Policy Initiatives - The central government has issued guidelines to enhance financial support for new industrialization, focusing on manufacturing and digital infrastructure[2] - The guidelines propose 18 measures across various financial tools, including loans, bonds, and asset securitization, to improve financial service adaptability[2] Asset Securitization Insights - The current stock of financing lease ABS products is approximately 440 billion yuan, with potential expansion under policy support[3] - The first batch of data center REITs launched in August, with issuance sizes of 2.4 billion yuan and 4.5 billion yuan, achieving a market participation increase of 30% on the first trading day[3] Market Trends - In July 2025, the total issuance of asset securitization products was 200.48 billion yuan, a decrease of 5% from the previous period[6] - The average issuance cost for policy pledge loan products remains the highest among various categories, indicating ongoing high financing costs[6] Performance Metrics - The interbank ABS market saw a significant growth of 33%, with 32.93 billion yuan issued in July 2025[17] - The exchange ABS market remained stable, with 128.5 billion yuan issued, showing little change from the previous month[20] Risk Considerations - Future cash flow will be critical for the success of asset securitization, necessitating ongoing monitoring of cash flow recovery from underlying assets[3] - The secondary market for ABS products has seen a decline in trading activity, with total transactions in the interbank market dropping significantly[27]

Core Viewpoint - The data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that private project investment (excluding real estate development) grew by 5.1% year-on-year in the first half of the year, reflecting stable growth. The recent Central Political Bureau meeting emphasized the need to "stimulate the vitality of private investment and expand effective investment," suggesting a focus on enhancing investment efficiency in the second half of the year [1] Investment Environment - Private investment is a crucial support for stabilizing growth, adjusting structure, and promoting employment. The level of private investment activity reflects the internal dynamics of an economy. Despite a 0.6% year-on-year decline in private investment growth due to a drop in real estate development investment, sectors like new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, and various manufacturing industries showed significant growth [2] - In the first half of the year, private investment growth varied significantly across industries, with notable increases in accommodation and catering (20.3%), infrastructure (9.5%), culture, sports, and entertainment (8.4%), and manufacturing (6.7%) [2] Policy Support - The policy environment for private investment has been improving throughout the year. The implementation of the Private Economy Promotion Law on May 20 marked a significant step in supporting the high-quality development of the private economy, boosting confidence among private enterprises. The Supreme People's Court has also issued guidelines to ensure judicial support for the private economy [3] - A series of policies across fiscal, financial, and industrial sectors have been introduced to facilitate the implementation of the Private Economy Promotion Law, including a new negative list for market access and the promotion of over 3 trillion yuan worth of new projects to private capital [3] Investment Opportunities - Under the "Two New" and "Two Heavy" policies, private investment is increasingly directed towards new and green projects. Recent approvals for nuclear power projects have increased the participation of private enterprises, with total investments exceeding 200 billion yuan [4] - Local governments are actively listing private investment projects, with Jiangsu province alone having 228 major projects funded by private enterprises, totaling an investment of 150 billion yuan [4] Future Directions - The National Development and Reform Commission is working to enhance mechanisms for private enterprises to participate in major national projects, particularly in sectors like nuclear power and railways [5] - The launch of the first public real estate investment trusts (REITs) for data centers indicates a removal of financing barriers for private enterprises in large infrastructure projects, which is expected to broaden investment opportunities in various sectors [6] - The government plans to continue stimulating private investment through legal guarantees, investment incentives, and improved policy environments, focusing on both "hard investments" and "soft construction" to maximize investment potential [7] Recommendations - Experts suggest guiding more private capital into major infrastructure and social welfare projects to stabilize market expectations and enhance the role of private investment in driving domestic demand and economic growth [8]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Lujiazui Forum focuses on "Financial Openness and Cooperation in the Context of Global Economic Changes and High-Quality Development" with key speeches from top financial officials in China [1] Group 1: Policy Measures and Reforms - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced the "1+6" policy measures to deepen reforms in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and Growth Enterprise Market, aiming to enhance the inclusiveness and adaptability of the system [2] - The "1" refers to the establishment of a growth tier in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the reintroduction of the fifth listing standard for unprofitable companies, targeting high-quality tech firms with significant breakthroughs and ongoing R&D investments [2] - The "6" includes six specific reform measures such as introducing a professional institutional investor system, pre-IPO review mechanisms for quality tech firms, and expanding the fifth standard's applicability to more frontier tech sectors [2] Group 2: Investment and Capital Market Development - The CSRC aims to guide more medium- and long-term funds into technology enterprise investments by developing more technology innovation indices and public fund products [3] - The commission emphasizes that listing is a starting point, not an end, and financing is a tool, not a goal, indicating a focus on improving the regulatory framework for listed companies [4] - The approval of the first two data center REITs in China is part of efforts to enhance the synergy between equity and debt in supporting tech innovation [5] Group 3: Long-term Capital and Market Dynamics - The CSRC is pushing for the regularization of fund share transfer trials and optimizing mechanisms for physical stock distribution and "reverse linkage" to facilitate diverse exit channels [6] - The current global tech innovation landscape is described as entering a period of intense activity, with a shift from isolated breakthroughs to systematic integration and market application [7] - The commission is working on implementing new measures for mergers and acquisitions, including phased payment mechanisms and simplified review processes to enhance corporate competitiveness and performance [8] Group 4: Capital Market's Role in Innovation - There is a strong emphasis on cultivating patient and long-term capital, focusing on the entire cycle of private equity funds [10] - The capital market in China is seen as a crucial facilitator of a virtuous cycle among technology, capital, and industry, with significant structural changes supporting innovation-driven development [11] - The capital market's unique mechanisms for risk-sharing and benefit-sharing are highlighted as essential for supporting both large tech giants and smaller innovative firms [12]

Group 1 - Shanghai Pudong aims to build a benchmark financial technology cluster by leveraging the policy advantages of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and promoting the application of cutting-edge financial technology [1] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange emphasizes the need for a secure and efficient gold market infrastructure while enhancing service quality and risk management capabilities [1] - The approval of the first "photovoltaic + hydropower" REIT project marks a significant milestone in asset diversification for public REITs [1] Group 2 - The successful listing of the Southern Universal Data Center REIT on the Shanghai Stock Exchange represents a significant step in supporting technology finance and green finance [2] - Shanghai has introduced measures to promote the high-quality development of commercial health insurance, focusing on innovative drug and medical device support [2][3] - The Shanghai Clearing House has launched online services for credit derivatives bilateral clearing, enhancing market capacity [4] Group 3 - The issuance of the first "Zhangjiang Technology Loan" by Agricultural Bank of China in Shanghai supports specialized enterprises in the Zhangjiang Science City [5] - The successful launch of the first project company satellite leasing business by China Merchants Jinling marks a significant advancement in supporting China's aerospace strategy [5] - The issuance of the first structured deposit product linked to the daily temperature index in the Yangtze River Delta by Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank showcases innovation in financial products [6] Group 4 - The establishment of the Shanghai Clinical Transformation Fund aims to enhance the ecosystem for clinical innovation and facilitate the transfer of medical innovations [7] - The People's Bank of China and other departments have issued guidelines to support new industrialization, emphasizing the importance of financial services for the real economy [8] - New regulations from the China Futures Association target unfair competition in the futures industry, promoting a shift from price wars to value creation [12]

Core Insights - The first batch of data center REITs has been listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, marking a significant development in the real estate investment trust sector focused on data centers [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - The introduction of data center REITs is expected to enhance the investment landscape for infrastructure related to digital economy [1] - This move aligns with the growing demand for data storage and processing capabilities driven by the rapid digital transformation across various sectors [1] Group 2: Market Impact - The listing of these REITs is anticipated to attract both institutional and retail investors, potentially increasing liquidity in the market [1] - The performance of these REITs will be closely monitored as they represent a new asset class within the Chinese financial market [1]

Group 1 - The Supreme People's Court of China issued 25 guiding opinions to implement the Private Economy Promotion Law, aiming to address challenges faced by the private sector and provide stronger legal support for its healthy development [1] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will maintain strict control over IPO listings to prevent large-scale expansions, ensuring a stable market environment while adapting to technological trends [1] - Five departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, released a notice to promote standardized construction and high-quality development of chemical parks, emphasizing the need for provincial recognition and management [2] Group 2 - The 2025 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing, highlighting that the city's robot industry accounts for about one-third of the national market, with a nearly 40% revenue growth in the first half of the year [2] - In July, the retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 1.826 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%, while the retail sales of new energy passenger cars were 987,000 units, up 12.0% year-on-year [2] - The Southern Universal Data Center closed-end infrastructure securities investment fund was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, marking a significant case for promoting high-level circulation between technology, capital, and the real economy [2] Group 3 - The Shanghai Gold Exchange issued a notice to enhance market risk control measures due to recent instability, urging members to improve risk awareness and maintain market stability [3] - The newly established Xinjiang Railway Company has a registered capital of 95 billion RMB, focusing on various services including construction, railway transport, and real estate [3] Group 4 - OpenAI released its latest AI model, GPT-5, which outperforms previous models in various benchmarks, showing significant advancements in programming, mathematics, writing, and visual perception [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of enhancing the financial service system to better support technological innovation and industrial transformation, highlighting the capital market's role in providing comprehensive services for companies at various stages of development [1] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) aims to improve the inclusiveness and adaptability of regulations, focusing on deepening reforms in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market to create a more attractive and competitive market system [1][2] - The CSRC plans to implement a series of reforms, including the introduction of a growth layer in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the resumption of listing standards for unprofitable companies, to better serve high-quality technology enterprises [2] Group 2 - The CSRC is committed to strengthening the linkage between equity and debt financing to support technological innovation, promoting the development of Sci-Tech bonds and related financial products [3] - The initiative includes the approval of the first two data center REITs in China, aiming to support technology companies in utilizing new asset types for financing [3] - The focus is on cultivating patient and long-term capital by enhancing the participation of social security funds, insurance funds, and industrial capital in private equity investments [3] Group 3 - The CSRC emphasizes the need for listed technology companies to enhance their competitiveness and operational performance, ensuring that listing is viewed as a starting point rather than an end goal [4] - Regulatory measures will be improved to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, and to enhance the flexibility of stock incentive programs for listed companies [4] - The CSRC aims to create a more open and inclusive capital market ecosystem, encouraging foreign investment and participation in the Chinese capital market [5] Group 4 - Upcoming measures include optimizing the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) system and expanding the range of products available for foreign investors [5] - The CSRC plans to enhance the convenience for global investors to participate in the Chinese capital market, allowing them to share in the opportunities presented by China's innovation and development [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Three regions issued documents to support REITs issuance, and two data center REITs completed fundraising. This week, 4 highway, 1 energy, and 1 industrial park REITs released semi - annual operating data, with performance declining for all but 2 highway REITs [2]. - As of July 18, 2025, 14 REITs have been successfully issued this year, with a total issuance scale of 27.84 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.0%. This week, 7 new - issue and 1 expansion - issue REITs made progress [3]. - The CSI REITs Total Return Index closed at 1104.55 points this week, up 0.06%, underperforming the CSI 300 by 1.03 percentage points and outperforming the CSI Dividend by 0.91 percentage points. The index has risen 14.12% year - to - date, outperforming the CSI 300/CSI Dividend by 10.98/15.46 percentage points [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Primary Market: New Issuance of 2 Data Center REITs - As of July 18, 2025, a total of 73 REITs have been issued, with a total issuance scale of 191.1 billion yuan and a total market value of 204.6 billion yuan. Among them, there are 49 equity - type and 24 franchise - type REITs [11]. - This week, 7 new - issue REITs made progress, including 2 data center REITs that completed fundraising. One expansion - issue REIT, the AVIC Jingneng Photovoltaic REIT, submitted a response to feedback [3][12][14]. 2. Secondary Market: This Week, the Sector's Market Performance was Differentiated, and Liquidity Continued to Decline 2.1 Market Review: The CSI REITs Total Return Index Rose 0.06% - The CSI REITs Total Return Index closed at 1104.55 points this week, up 0.06%, underperforming the CSI 300 by 1.03 percentage points and outperforming the CSI Dividend by 0.91 percentage points. Year - to - date, it has risen 14.12%, outperforming the CSI 300/CSI Dividend by 10.98/15.46 percentage points [3]. - By project attribute, equity - type REITs rose 0.22% this week, while franchise - type REITs fell 1.07%. By asset type, the consumer (+0.41%), affordable housing (+0.23%), ecological environmental protection (+0.21%), and industrial park (-0.04%) sectors performed well [3]. - Among individual bonds, 39 rose and 29 fell. The top three were China Merchants Science and Technology Innovation REIT (+3.05%), China Huarong JINMAO Commercial REIT (+2.24%), and CICC Hubei KeTou Optics Valley REIT (+2.08%); the bottom three were Ping An Ningbo Transportation REIT (-5.38%), CITIC Construction Investment MingYang Smart Energy REIT (-2.15%), and China Huarong Tebian Electric New Energy REIT (-2.04%) [3]. 2.2 Liquidity: The Ecological Environmental Protection Sector was the Most Active - The average daily turnover rate of CSI REITs this week was 0.56%, a decrease of 0.70 BP from last week. The average daily turnover rates of equity - type/franchise - type REITs were 0.58%/0.48%, a decrease of 4.50/3.59 BP from last week. The trading volumes during the week were 432 million and 130 million shares respectively, a week - on - week decrease of 6.53%/6.99% [3][22]. - The ecological environmental protection sector had the highest activity level [22]. 2.3 Valuation: The Energy Sector had a Higher Valuation - The yields of equity - type/franchise - type REITs based on ChinaBond valuations were 3.89%/4.22%. The transportation (5.44%), warehousing and logistics (5.18%), and industrial park (4.85%) sectors ranked in the top three [3][29]. 3. This Week's News and Important Announcements News - On July 10, 2025, the Kunshan government proposed in a draft policy that enterprises conducting refinancing through REITs would receive a 0.5‰ reward based on the raised funds, with a maximum annual reward of 2 million yuan per enterprise [33]. - On July 15, 2025, the governments of Guangxi and Heilongjiang issued documents supporting the issuance of REITs in fields such as artificial intelligence, digital, tourism, and 4A - level and above ice - snow tourism scenic areas [2][33]. Important Announcements - Two new - issue REITs completed fundraising, and their public subscription multiples were 457 and 318 times respectively, indicating strong market response [2]. - Multiple REITs released operating data, dividend announcements, and share - unlocking notices [34][35].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the document. 2. Core View of the Report In the critical period of China's economic transformation towards high - quality development and accelerated industrial restructuring, the capital market's support for technological innovation has entered a new stage. The launch of the "Technology Board" in the bond market in early May and the subsequent deployment at the Lujiazui Forum have further enriched the multi - level capital market system. Although the sci - tech innovation bond market is still in the cultivation stage and faces some structural problems, overseas mature markets have accumulated useful experience in supporting technological innovation financing, which can provide important references for China. In the future, efforts should be made to build a long - term mechanism for the bond market to serve technological innovation, deepen the function of the "Technology Board" in the bond market, and provide strong financial support for China's high - level technological self - reliance and strength [2][4]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Policy Evolution - China's sci - tech innovation bond development can be divided into three stages: the pilot exploration period (2015 - 2020), the rapid growth period (2021 - 2024), and the multi - level development period (2025 to date). In the pilot exploration period,双创孵化债 and双创债 were piloted to broaden direct financing channels. In the rapid growth period, products like sci - tech corporate bonds and sci - tech notes were launched, and the market scale expanded rapidly. In the multi - level development period, the "Technology Board" was launched, and a series of measures were taken to improve the market [2][4][5]. Development Status - The sci - tech innovation bond market has expanded rapidly to a trillion - level scale. As of June 17, 2025, the cumulative issuance scale this year is close to 90 billion yuan, and the stock scale is about 230 billion yuan, accounting for over 70% of the total issuance scale of innovative varieties. - The issuance is mainly short - to medium - term, with a further short - term tendency, which has a certain mismatch with long - term capital needs. - There is a cost advantage, with an average issuance cost lower than that of bonds of the same term and type. - The issuer structure is mainly central and local state - owned enterprises, accounting for about 90%, and the issuers' credit ratings are mainly above AA +, with AAA - rated entities issuing the most bonds. - Traditional industries have a relatively high scale, and emerging industries are actively exploring issuance. After the new regulations in May, financial institutions issued a large number of sci - tech innovation bonds. - Regional performance is differentiated, with Beijing, Shanghai, Shandong, and Guangdong having larger issuance scales, and the issuance in the eastern coastal areas is relatively more active [2][10][11]. Contradiction Analysis - The sci - tech innovation bond market is in the cultivation stage and has structural problems. The issuer structure is differentiated, with insufficient support for small and medium - sized enterprises. - Investors have a low risk preference, and their lack of willingness to buy low - quality sci - tech innovation bonds affects the bond structure. - The trading activity is average, and the market liquidity needs to be improved. - The application of credit enhancement tools is insufficient, and the risk - sharing function remains to be realized [2][23][25]. International Experience - Developed countries support technological innovation financing through multiple means, including building a multi - level capital market system, developing high - yield bond and ABS markets, optimizing the stock - bond - loan linkage model, introducing patient capital, and using funds, index products, and derivatives markets to balance risks [28][30][32]. Policy Recommendations - Anchor the direction of technological innovation, combine the enterprise life cycle to open up diversified financing channels, and deepen the construction of the "Technology Board" in the bond market. - Optimize the investment - side ecosystem, introduce diversified funds, and improve market liquidity. - Further improve the risk - sharing and credit - enhancement mechanism to strengthen risk sharing. - Guide the market to objectively view and correctly understand risks, and give full play to the role of credit ratings in risk disclosure [34][36][38].